The Lindenwood wrestling team had a great win over No. 13 McKendree 23-16 on Wednesday night at Hyland Arena.

The night started with the 125 weight class as Marco Tamayo got the ball rolling with a 7-4 decision victory. Terrel Wilbourn dominated his opponent who was ranked as the No. 8 in the 149 weight class as he drew close to a pin multiple times throughout the first period and finished with a 15-6 major decision.

Derrick Weller had one of the most exciting matches of the night going back and forth with the No. 7 wrestler in 157 Josh Ballard. With the scored tied at 7-7 in the final period Weller took control and pinned Ballard at the 6:39 mark for the late victory.

John McArdle had a big second period to take a wealthy lead and an eventual 18-8 major decision to give the Lions a 20-13 lead heading into the last two matches. Kenny Breaux fell 5-1 to No. 5 Julian Smith in a hard fought match. Steven Butler closed out the match with a 3-1 decision for a 23-16 Lindenwood victory over No. 13 McKendree.

The Lions will return to action on Wednesday to face Central Missouri in an MIAA match starting at 7:30 p.m.

125 - Marco Tamayo (LU) won by decision over Jose Torres (MU) 7-4
133 - Brenden Murphy (MU) won by decision over Matt Katusin (LU) 3-0
141 - Kyle Webb (LU) won by decision over Ryan Strope (MU) 6-3
149 - Terrel Wilbourn (LU) won by major decision over Kyle Williams (MU) 15-6
157 - Derrick Weller (LU) won by pin over Josh Ballard (MU) 6:39
165 - Nick Haferkamp (MU) won by pin over Luke Roth (LU) 3:54
174 - Luis Alba (MU) won by major decision over Tyler Sexton (LU) 14-5
184 - John McArdle (LU)won by major decision over John Vogt (MU) 18-8
197 - Julian Smith (MU) won by decision over Kenny Breaux (LU) 5-1
285 - Steven Butler (LU) won by decision over Ross Janney (MU) 3-1
*The dual started at the 125 weight class.